What does it really mean to have executive presence and why should you stop waiting for someone else to give you permission to own it? In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of executive presence and explore how you can start commanding respect and authority from within, rather than relying on external validation.
You’ll learn how to cultivate an unshakable belief in your own value, understand the multiple layers that contribute to executive presence beyond public speaking and eye contact, and identify the mental patterns that may be holding you back. By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable insights to show up confidently, influence effectively, and take control of how others perceive you, without waiting for anyone’s approval.
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
- What executive presence truly means beyond surface-level behavior.
- Why waiting for permission undermines your authority.
- How to develop self-belief as the foundation for influence.
- The unconscious patterns that impact how others perceive you.
- The multiple layers that make up executive presence.
- How to show up confidently in any professional setting.
- Strategies for influencing without relying on hierarchy.
- Ways to project authority without being aggressive.
- The connection between self-respect and external respect.
- Practical exercises to strengthen your executive presence.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“Stop waiting to be taken seriously.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “Own how you show up for yourself.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “People will treat you the way that you treat yourself first.” – Elisia Keown Share on XResources In Today’s Episode:
- Elisia Keown: LinkedIn | Instagram
- The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
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